Edfu
The front of the Edfu Temple
The first pylon at Edfu Temple
Statue of Horus, Edfu Temple
Edfu (known in antiquity as Behdet) is an Egyptian city, located on the west bank of the River Nile between Esna and Aswan.
It is best known for the major Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 BC to 57 BC, which is one of the best preserved major temples in Egypt. It is dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.
External links
- The Temple of Horus at Edfu (Idfu)
- Das Edfu-Projekt (in German)
- Photo Gallery of a visit to Edfu Temple
Categories: Ancient Egypt | Cities in Egypt | Architecture stubs